HISTORY OF RESCUE CO. 1
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COMPANY ORGANIZED: September 8, 1943
MOTTO: "ALWAYS READY."
COMPANY QUARTERS
COMPANY QUARTERS
1943-1979 380 Congress Street, Central Fire Station, w/E-1, E-5, L-1, L-5.
1979-1987 784 Congress Street, Bramhall Square Station, w/E-4, E-6, L-6.
1987-2005 380 Congress Street, Central Fire Station, w/E-5, M-5.
2005-2008 784 Congress Street, Bramhall Station, w/E-4, L-6.
2012- 784 Congress Street, Bramhall Station, w/E-4, E-6, L-6.
Currently stationed with Engine 6, Ladder 6, MedCu 6 and Car 5 at Bramhall Station (E4 decommissioned in 2013).
ABRIDGED HISTORY
ABRIDGED HISTORY
September 8, 1943 – The Chemical Squad Company was decommissioned and the crew reassigned to a new type of Fire Company commissioned the same day, as Rescue Company No. 1.
Chief Sanborn had been recommending a rescue company for several years. A 1942 Chevrolet panel wagon was acquired and modified by PFD mechanics. It carried four large searchlights, smoke ejectors, extrication tools, jacks, first aid equipment, oxygen, an inhalator, air masks, stretchers, a generator, salvage covers, and assorted tools. An officer and one or two firefighters were assigned to the new Unit per/shift.
July 10, 1946 – Two-way radio receiver was installed in Rescue 1.
May 5, 1948 – New International Metro, 1 ¾-ton panel truck commissioned, carrying more equipment.
Sept. 26, 1962 – New International panel truck replaced the ’48 truck.
May 28, 1970 – Chevrolet 1-ton panel truck, replaced the ’62 Rescue (destroyed in accident Jan. 4th).
July 30, 1976 – Rescue 1 was put on a stand-by status, assigned to Engine Co. 5 at Central Station.
The Officers and Firefighters were transferred to other Fire Companies, because of budget cuts.
March 1, 1977 – Rescue 1 was no longer in service as a rescue company, only utilized for its equipment.
February 23, 1979 – Central Fire Station closed and Rescue 1 was moved to the Bramhall Square Fire Station, under the command of Engine Co. 4.
December 15, 1986 – Rescue 1 was re-commissioned with a Driver.
November 5, 1987 – Rescue 1 relocated back to Central with two firefighters, under command of E-5.
Sept. 11, 1999 – Rescue 1 received a new Freightliner/PL Custom Rescue 1 heavy rescue/special hazards truck, which also had a 25-foot light tower.
November 28, 2005 – Rescue 1 relocated back to Bramhall Station of Engine 4 and Ladder 6.
February of 2006 – A Captain and three Lieutenants were appointed, giving Rescue 1 a full company structure again, now with a three-man crew.
June 27, 2008 – Rescue Co. 1 was decommissioned, because of budget reductions per/City Council.
January 12, 2012 – Rescue 1 was re-commissioned after receiving a “Safer” Grant federal fund to hire 12 firefighters. The Department instituted a confined space response program to fund Rescue 1.
2013 – The federal grant ended and the 12 positions were added back to the PFD’s authorized strength.
December 23, 2019 – New Pierce Enforcer heavy rescue went in commission with Rescue 1.
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